Local Hire (IT Specialist)

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Pine Ridge (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking a local IT Specialist to support disaster response and recovery efforts in Pine Ridge, SD. The Local Hire position has a 120-day term with potential extensions in 120-day increments based on disaster needs.

The role emphasizes installing, configuring, and troubleshooting LAN components and maintaining communications lines and equipment to assist the community during recovery operations.

Qualifications

• Installing, configuring, and/or troubleshooting LAN components such as routers, hubs, switches, and servers.
• Conducting routine troubleshooting and maintaining communication lines and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot LAN components to support disaster response operations in Pine Ridge, SD.
• Assist with maintaining communication lines and equipment during local-hire deployment.

Skills

LAN components

Troubleshooting

Networking

Tools

Routers

Switches

Servers

Job description

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts in Pine Ridge, SD. Local hire employees are typically local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120-day increments, based on the needs of the disaster.

To qualify for this Local Hire (IT Specialist) position, you must possess experience:

• Installing, configuring, and/or troubleshooting LAN components such as routers, hubs, switches, and servers.
• Conducting routine troubleshooting and maintaining communication lines and equipment.